The work of the Go master

This was yet another brilliant move, a single move that yielded astonishing results. It not only had a visual impact but also a practical one. In the future, people will undoubtedly describe it with words like "a dragon-slaying move" and "a comeback with a flying knife," and this game will surely be recorded in his collection of masterpieces.

Flowers bloom on the ridge!

Ke Zhiguang only wanted to use this word to describe this move.

This is also a Japanese mahjong term, which roughly means that after a meld (kong) is made, you draw a tile from the very end of the deck and win on the spot.

The current situation basically illustrates this move. This is the beginning and the end of the battle. A perfect first and second move, a meld, a draw, and then a win.

That's how Miyanaga Saki defeated Amamiya Ii.

Yabu was stunned to realize that he had overlooked this move. Just like the shape of the piece, it was a graceful and elegant throwing knife that severed Ghidorah's last dragon wings that supported its body and allowed it to fly.

—Is this your true ability? Ke Zhiguang...

After losing his wings, he fell from the clouds into the ruins of the city.

100%!

We've already secured it!

My first championship title!

On the chessboard, the white dragon swallowed the black dragon's head!

Due to its larger size, the black dragon looked like a small snake and was completely devoured from behind by the white dragon.

A perfect replica of the original, Godzilla holds King Ghidorah's last dragon head in its mouth, then shoots it down with an atomic breath, letting out a satisfied burp.

"Ke Zhiguang, he did it! This incredible reversal! He successfully saw through Yabu's trap and devoured the opponent's Hundred-Eyed Dragon in one fell swoop! A masterpiece! This is a masterpiece that will be remembered for a hundred years!"

An incomparably exhilarating feeling evaporated from Ke Zhiguang's body. Not only his brain, but every inch of his skin reached its maximum temperature under the nuclear energy drive, and the sound of vaporization hissed out from his body.

It's time for another pleasant execution!

The Chess Saint's Fan, which Ke Zhiguang had been holding in his hand, finally began to take shape, with lava patterns winding around it.

Red nuclear energy filled the spine, symbolizing the completion of nuclear energy delivery, and the roar of thousands of engines resounded violently.

Crimson Godzilla Form!

It tells me it's time!

Koji Hikaru swung his world-destroying blade, which sliced ​​through Yabu's body.

After freezing for a few seconds—

10 hits!

100 hits!

1000 hits!

As if compressed time had exploded, countless slashing sounds of blades echoed around Yabu, interspersed with the sound of a nuclear explosion. Countless negative effects flooded the entire screen, almost breaking the graphics card.

King Ghidorah was also reduced to dust in the oncoming nuclear explosion.

In Yabu's house, from under his bed, a mournful sound came as snakes and bats exploded together, their corpses vaporizing into dust in the intense heat of the sun.

"3, 2, 1—"

The clock stopped and emitted a long beep.

Xia Fuying was stunned for a long time before announcing the verdict: "Black loses due to timeout. The winner of this New Star Tournament title is... Ke Zhiguang!"

"Thank you for your guidance!" He closed his folding fan and pointed it directly at the other person!

As the words faded and the power was restored, Ke Zhiguang finally felt that everything was over.

Fireworks rose from the artificial island outside the window, their flames spreading across the sky in all directions, celebrating the birth of the new champion.

On the night of the full moon, everything was peaceful and beautiful, calm and serene, as if the storm that had just passed had never existed.

The 17th Rising Star Title Battle has concluded, with Ke Zhiguang, 3rd Dan, emerging victorious. Scrolling text appeared at the bottom of various television stations' screens.

The news was also broadcast on the radio, and soon most of Tokyo knew about it.

Upon seeing this message, many people applauded, popped champagne, opened cake boxes, and celebrated this victorious night in every way possible.

Harujima sat on the bed like a duck, staring blankly at the victory scene on TV, not quite coming to her senses for a while.

"He...won?"

After regaining her senses, she excitedly bounced on the bed: "Yay!"

Inside the video store, Tatsumi Koshikawa shrugged helplessly at the result: "What a pity. He achieved the most ideal ending, but in the end, nothing happened."

He had originally prepared a piece of "Swan Lake" for Ke Zhiguang to set the mood for his eventual defeat.

Unfortunately, this piece wasn't used, and in the end, he could only play the exciting "Symphony No. 5" to highlight the magnificent and soaring progress in the stormy night.

A young man behind him said, "Mr. Dragon Throne, the goods have been loaded and we are ready to depart at any time."

"Oh, thank you. Let's get out of here quickly, otherwise Yagami Kunikyo will bring a huge convoy of cars to block my exit." Koshikawa Tatsumi said as he stood up.

He has accomplished his purpose here; it's time to run away, taking the entire wall of collectibles with him.

Before leaving, he placed a glass of red wine in front of the television.

“Consider it a celebration of your victory, Kojiko—” he said, pursing his lips and drawing out the last syllable.

"Oh, I almost forgot, there's also this. Of course, a small gift for Yagami Kunikyo is also essential."

He then placed a copy of "The Demon King" on the record player and set it on repeat, using it to entertain Yagami Kunikyo.

He ripped open his yukata and instantly changed into a purple suit, his tall figure emerging into the moonlight.

"Let's make a successful escape! I look forward to the next Dragon Throne Battle and meeting Ke Zhiguang again!" he said to his subordinates present.

In the game room, Ke Zhiguang remained slumped on the sofa, gazing at the bright moon and sea outside the window, savoring the post-game tranquility.

On the other side of the chessboard, An Yongxin fell into a deep sleep, as if she had been hit in the neck with an anesthetic needle.

Strictly speaking, he lost by exceeding the time limit. Some players would choose to turn off the clock to indicate defeat, while others would let the time run out.

However, it seems that he suffered a huge shock at the moment of confirmation of failure and immediately lost consciousness.

however--

He actually did move.

An Yongxin straightened up and woke up, looking around as if in a dream, her face full of questions: Who am I? Where am I?

He stayed in Yabu's room the whole time, watching the game on TV. He thought he had the game in the bag and could just sit back and collect 900 million, but suddenly a series of actions turned the game upside down, leaving him completely dumbfounded.

Just as he was at a loss, everything went black before his eyes, and then he found himself here.

The effect of his body swap with Yabu was severed by the superhuman force beforehand.

“I…I…” An Yongxin stared blankly at Ke Zhiguang and the people around her, not knowing what to say, and felt extremely embarrassed.

"Stop talking, you're the runner-up, just accept this honor with peace of mind." Ke Zhiguang patted him on the shoulder, and realized that this person was the original owner of the body. In an instant, his eyes changed from those of a lion to those of a follower.

After thinking for a moment, An Yong quickly made a peace sign and smiled at the camera to express his honor at winning the runner-up position.

This... a runner-up title is making him this excited?

In an instant, he completely dismantled the prestige that Yabu had built up for him.

"Congratulations, senior, on your first championship. How does it feel?" Inoue walked over and placed a cup of coffee in front of Koji Mitsuaki.

"We've already won, so forget about the coffee. Can't we have some milk tea instead?" Ke Zhiguang slumped on the sofa, a satisfied smile on his lips.

“Well, it seems that’s your opinion.” Inoue maintained the same smile.

"So how did your commentary go today? Did this exciting match give your career a good start?"

"Oh no, this is absolutely terrible. There have been two power outages in a row." Inoue shook his head. "Because I was too focused on your game, I suddenly got distracted during the commentary and didn't say a word for a long time. It seems that my professional career has not only failed to get off to a good start, but has also been hindered right from the beginning."

That being said, she showed no dissatisfaction, her relaxed and cheerful mood suggesting she was already prepared to attend the upcoming champions' banquet.

Just then, a staff member pushed a cart carrying the championship trophy into the room.

A trophy symbolizing a rising star, a golden bowstring—something countless newcomers dream of lifting.

"Chief Referee, that trophy..." Ke Zhiguang found Xia Fuying, wanting to tell it that there might be something underneath it.

I saw a replay in the reward for the street lamp mission, which said that Suga Seiichi had tampered with it, but now Yabu has fallen, Ghidorah has been hit by atomic breath, and Ryurei was probably destroyed like the demon dragon hanging scroll back then. He should be fine now.

"Oh, it's all over now. The rune under the trophy has been removed. You can just collect your prize. This is your victory. There's no more gloom tonight." Before Ke Zhiguang could even raise the question, Xia Fuying twitched his beard, revealing a confident expression that said, "We've already taken care of everything."

It seems that other stories are unfolding in places I'm unaware of.

This worldview is quite surprising.

In that case, let your mind wander and enjoy the victory!

Chapter Ninety-Six: The Night of the Champion

On the hotel's top floor, in front of cameras, many eyes were fixed on the moment of the awards ceremony.

Xia Fuying, who served as both the chief referee and the president of the chess academy, handed the trophy to Ke Zhiguang.

Ke Zhiguang lifted it high above his head, with a star-like shimmering effect before him, creating a solemn atmosphere as if offering a salute to the birth of a king.

"Let's raise a salute to the new champion!" Xia Fuying shouted.

Damn, that's really the sentence structure.

[Mission Completed: Win the Rising Star Title!]

[The wishing meteor shower has been delivered, please accept it!]

They can even send out meteor showers?

So, will there really be a meteor shower tonight?

Ke Zhiguang glanced at the night sky outside the window, only to see the bright moon and the brilliant stars.

It's highly likely that it will happen; there's nothing that quantum mechanics can't do.

However, it said it needed to be signed for, which means I have to go back and pick up the props.

In addition, more attribute bonuses flowed into his body, making Ke Zhiguang feel energetic all over.

A clear, warm current flowed through my soul, washing away impurities and bringing abundant nourishment.